61 Bible Verses about Holy Spirit

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John 16:14

He will glorify me; for he will take of what is mine and will make known to you.

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Holy spirit » General work

Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people

Matthew 10:19-20

"But whenever they apprehend you, do not be anxious about how you shall speak or what you shall say; for it will be given you in that very hour what to say. "For it will not be you who is speaking, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against

Mark 3:29

but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit is never forgiven. Nay, he is in the grasp of an eternal sin."

Holy spirit » Regenerating » Sanctifying

2 Timothy 2:21

If then a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he will be a vessel for honor, consecrated, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

Holy spirit » Where the holy spirit dwells

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Do you not know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is within you, the Spirit whom you have from God? You are not your own; for you have been bought with a price, therefore glorify God in your bodies.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Do you not know what you are God's sanctuary, and that the Spirit of God is dwelling within you? If any one tear down God's sanctuary, God will tear him down; for the sanctuary of God is holy, and that is what you are.

2 Corinthians 6:16

And what compact has God's temple with idols? For we are a temple of the living God, as he has said: I will dwell among them, and walk about among them; I will be their God, and they will be my people.

1 Peter 1:10-11

Concerning this salvation the Prophets who prophesied regarding the grace intended for you, diligently sought and searched. They were searching to know to what time, or to what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them kept pointing, when he ever testified beforehand concerning the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.

Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets

1 Peter 1:11

They were searching to know to what time, or to what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them kept pointing, when he ever testified beforehand concerning the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.

Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring the word

Revelation 14:3

They were singing a new song before the throne, and before the four Living Creatures and the Elders; and none can learn that song, except the one hundred and forty and four thousand, who had been redeemed from the earth.

Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does

1 John 5:6

Jesus Christ is he who came by water and blood, not by the water only, but by the water and by the blood. The spirit is he who bears testimony, because the Spirit is the truth.

John 15:1-26

"I am the vine, and my Father the vine-grower. "He cuts back any of my branches that bear no fruit, and prunes every fruit-bearing branch, that it may bear more. "Now you are clean through the word which I have spoken to you. read more.
"Abide in me, and I in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself except it abide in the vine, no more can you, unless you abide in me. "I am the Vine you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in him, bears abundant fruit; because apart from me you can do nothing. "If any one does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers. Such branches are gathered up and thrown into the fire and burned. "If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever your will is, and it shall be yours. "By this is my Father glorified, by your bearing abundant fruit, and so being my disciples. "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. "If you obey my commands you will abide in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and abide in his love. "I have told you these things that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. "This is my command, Love one another as I have loved you. "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. "You are my friends if you do what I command you. "I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have learned from my Father. "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. "This is my command. to love one another. If the worlds hates you, "do not forget that it hated me first. "If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, for that reason the world hates you. "Remember what I told you, 'A slave is not better than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you. If they have obeyed my word, they will obey yours also. "But they will do all these things to you for my name's sake, because they know not Him who sent me. "If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have no sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin. "He who hates me hates my Father also. "If I had not done among them such works as none ever did, they would have had no sin; but now they have both seen and hated both me and my Father. "And so is fulfilled the word written in their Law, 'They hate me without cause.' "When the Comforter is come whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of Truth who comes forth from the Father, he will bear witness of me;

Romans 8:26-28

In the same way the Spirit also takes hold with us in our weakness; for we know knot how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And the Searcher of Hearts knows what the Sprit's meaning is, because his intercessions for the saints are according to the will of God. Now we know that all things continually work together for good to those who love God, to those who have been the called according to his purpose.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Nay, as it is written. Eye has not seen, Nor ear heard, Neither have entered into man's heart The things which God has prepared For those who love him. Yet God has unveiled them to us by his Spirit. For the Spirit fathoms everything, even the abysmal depths of God.

Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Indwelling

1 John 2:27

As to you, the unction you received from him remains ever in you, and you need no teaching from any one. But since his unction teaches you concerning all things and is true, and is no lie, abide continually in him, as it has taught you to do.

Holy spirit » Dwelling in believers

1 John 2:27

As to you, the unction you received from him remains ever in you, and you need no teaching from any one. But since his unction teaches you concerning all things and is true, and is no lie, abide continually in him, as it has taught you to do.

Holy spirit » Withdrawn from incorrigible sinners

Holy spirit » Sin against

Matthew 12:31-32

"Therefore I tell you that every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men; but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven. "And if any man say a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this age or in that which is to come.

Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints

Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with

Holy spirit » The holy spirit being sent by God

1 Peter 1:12

It was revealed to them that it was not for themselves, but for you, that they were ministering the truths which have now been announced to you, by those who preached the gospel to you, through the help of the Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven??ruths into which angels long to look.

Luke 24:44-49

Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, how all things must be fulfilled which are written in the Law of Moses, and the prophets, and the Psalms concerning me." Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and he said: "Thus it is written that the Christ should suffer and rise again from the dead, the third day; read more.
"and that repentance unto remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. "You must bear testimony to this. "And I will send forth the promise of my Father upon you. But tarry in Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high."

Galatians 4:6-7

And because you are sons, God sent forth the spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, "Dear, dear Father!" So each one of you is no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir, too, through God's grace.

John 14:23-26

Jesus replied. "If any loves me he will obey my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. "He that loves me not does not obey words, and yet the words to which you are listening are not mine, but the Father's who sent me. "All this I told you while still with you. read more.
"But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and bring to your remembrance everything that I have told you.

More verses: John 15:26-27 John 16:1-7

Holy spirit » The holy spirit witnessing

John 15:1-27

"I am the vine, and my Father the vine-grower. "He cuts back any of my branches that bear no fruit, and prunes every fruit-bearing branch, that it may bear more. "Now you are clean through the word which I have spoken to you. read more.
"Abide in me, and I in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself except it abide in the vine, no more can you, unless you abide in me. "I am the Vine you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in him, bears abundant fruit; because apart from me you can do nothing. "If any one does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers. Such branches are gathered up and thrown into the fire and burned. "If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever your will is, and it shall be yours. "By this is my Father glorified, by your bearing abundant fruit, and so being my disciples. "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. "If you obey my commands you will abide in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and abide in his love. "I have told you these things that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. "This is my command, Love one another as I have loved you. "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. "You are my friends if you do what I command you. "I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have learned from my Father. "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. "This is my command. to love one another. If the worlds hates you, "do not forget that it hated me first. "If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, for that reason the world hates you. "Remember what I told you, 'A slave is not better than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you. If they have obeyed my word, they will obey yours also. "But they will do all these things to you for my name's sake, because they know not Him who sent me. "If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have no sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin. "He who hates me hates my Father also. "If I had not done among them such works as none ever did, they would have had no sin; but now they have both seen and hated both me and my Father. "And so is fulfilled the word written in their Law, 'They hate me without cause.' "When the Comforter is come whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of Truth who comes forth from the Father, he will bear witness of me; "and you to shall bear witness because you have been with me from the first.

Acts 5:30-32

"We must obey God rather than man. The God of our fathers has raised up Jesus, whom you slew by hanging him on a tree. "Him God has exalted at his right hand as Prince and Saviour, to give Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. "And we are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."

Acts 20:22-23

And now I am going to Jerusalem, bound in the Spirit, not knowing what will befall me there, except that in city after city the Holy Spirit is warning me that bonds and afflictions are awaiting me.

Ephesians 3:1-5

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles??2 for surely you have heard of the stewardship of the grace of God entrusted to me for you? You have heard how by direct revelation the secret truth was made known to me, as I have already briefly written you. By reading what I have written, you can judge of my insight into that secret truth of Christ read more.
which was not disclosed to the sons of men in former generations, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets,

Holy spirit » Power of » Fills life with healing influences

Acts 19:11-12

God also wrought extraordinary miracles by the hand of Paul; so much so, that handkerchiefs or aprons were carried away from his body to the sick; and their diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out.

Holy spirit » Those that sin against the holy spirit

Matthew 12:31-32

"Therefore I tell you that every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men; but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven. "And if any man say a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this age or in that which is to come.

Mark 3:28-29

In solemn truth I tell you that the sons of men shall be forgiven all their sins and all the blasphemies they may utter, but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit is never forgiven. Nay, he is in the grasp of an eternal sin."

Hebrews 6:4-8

For in the case of those who have been once for all enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the Future Age, and then fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again unto repentance. For they repeatedly crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and expose him to an open shame. read more.
For land that has drunk the showers that now and again fall upon it, and produced vegetation useful for those for whom it was tilled, receives a blessing from God; but if it produces thorns and thistles, it is considered worthless, and is in danger of being cursed, and its end will be to be burned.

Hebrews 10:26-29

For if we sin wilfully, after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains any other sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and a fiery indignation which is about to devour the adversaries. Any one who set at naught the law of Moses was put to death without pity, on the testimony of two or three witnesses. read more.
How much surer, think you, will be the punishment of one who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has profaned that covenant blood with which he was sanctified, and has done despite to the spirit of grace?

More verses: 1 John 5:16-17

Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit

Acts 11:16

"Then I remembered the words of the Lord, how he used to say, "John indeed baptized in water, but you shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.'

Matthew 3:11-14

I indeed am baptizing you in water, unto repentance; but One is coming after me, mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire. His winnowing-fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse the threshing-floor. He will store his wheat in the granary, but will burn up the chaff in unquenchable fire." At that very time Jesus was on his way from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him. read more.
But he tried to prevent him. "It is I," he said, "who need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?"

Mark 1:7-9

He made proclamation. "There is One mightier than I coming after me, and I am not worthy to stoop down and unfasten his sandal strap; I have baptized you in water, but he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit." It was at that time that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan;

Luke 3:15-21

And while the people were in expectation, and all men were debating in their hearts about John, whether perhaps he were the Christ, John answered, saying to all of them. "I indeed am baptizing you in water, but One is coming after me, mightier than I, whose shoe-latchet I am not worthy to unloose. He shall baptize you in the Holy Ghost and in fire. He has his fan in his hand to cleanse his threshing-floor thoroughly, and to gather the wheat into his storehouse, but the chaff will he burn with unquenchable fire." read more.
With many other exhortations then John declared the gospel to the people; but Herod, the Tetrarch, when reproved by him because of Herodias, his brother's wife, and because of all the wicked deeds that he had done, added yet this above them all that he shut up John in prison. Now after all the people had been baptized, and Jesus himself had been baptized and was praying,

More verses: John 1:29-34 Acts 19:4-6

Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching

Luke 12:11-12

"And when they are bringing you before the synagogues and the rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what you shall answer; or what you shall say; "for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that hour what you ought to say."

John 14:23-26

Jesus replied. "If any loves me he will obey my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. "He that loves me not does not obey words, and yet the words to which you are listening are not mine, but the Father's who sent me. "All this I told you while still with you. read more.
"But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and bring to your remembrance everything that I have told you.

John 16:13-14

But when he is come, that Spirit of Truth, he will guide you into the whole truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but all that he hears he will speak, and will make known to you that which is to come. He will glorify me; for he will take of what is mine and will make known to you.

1 Corinthians 2:12-14

But we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which comes forth from God, that we may realize the blessings freely given us by God. Of these high themes we speak in words not taught by human philosophy, but by the Spirit; interpreting spiritual things to spiritual men. The unspiritual man rejects the teachings of God's Spirit; for him it is folly. He cannot understand it, for it is spiritually discerned,

Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Christ baptized with

More verses: John 1:32

Holy spirit » Baptism of » Christ baptised with

More verses: John 1:32

Holy spirit » As dwelling in saints

1 Corinthians 14:25

and the secret depths of his heart are laid open. So he will fall upon his face and worship God, saying, "Of a truth, God is with you."

Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher

1 John 2:27

As to you, the unction you received from him remains ever in you, and you need no teaching from any one. But since his unction teaches you concerning all things and is true, and is no lie, abide continually in him, as it has taught you to do.

Holy spirit » The lord pouring out his spirit

Acts 2:17-18

"In the last days, God says, it shall come to pass that I will pour out my Spirit upon all mankind; "Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams; upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days, will I pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy.

Acts 10:44-48

While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the message. And all the Jewish believers who had accompanied Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the Gentiles also. For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. read more.
Then Peter said, "Can any one refuse water for the baptism of these men who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?" And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they begged him to remain with them for a time.

Holy spirit » What can be accomplished through the power of the holy spirit

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. None who are immoral, or idolaters, or adulterers, or catamites, or sodomites, or thieves, or avaricious men, or drunkards, or foul-mouthed men, or extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. Such were some of you, but you have washed away your stains, you have been consecrated, you have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in the Spirit of our God.

Acts 1:6-8

So, when they came together, they began to ask him, "Master, are you at this time about to restore the kingdom of Israel?" He answered. "It is not for you to know times and occasions which the Father has fixed in his own authority; "yet you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you are to be my witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the very ends of the earth."

2 Corinthians 3:14-18

Nay, their minds were made dull; for to this very day, at the public reading of the Old Testament, the same veil rests thereon, because it is not revealed to them that in Christ the veil is taken away. Yes, to this very day, whenever Moses is read, a veil lies on their hearts; but when their heart turns to our Lord the veil is stripped away. read more.
(The Lord means the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord abides there is freedom.) And we all, with unveiled faces, reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are ourselves continually being transformed into the same likeness, from glory to glory, as by the Lord, the Spirit.

Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah

Acts 1:16

"Men and brothers, it was necessary for the Scripture to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit uttered beforehand by the lips of David in regard to Judas who acted as guide to those who arrested Jesus.

Luke 2:26-29

Now it has been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came into the Temple, led by the Spirit. and when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, read more.
"Now lettest thou thy slave depart, O Master; according to thy word in peace,

Acts 4:23-25

As soon as the apostles were released, they went to their friends, and told what the high priests and elders had said. And when they heard it they all lifted up their voices in prayer to God, saying. "O Sovereign Lord, who madest heaven and earth and sea, and all that in them is, "who saidest through the Holy Spirit, by the lips of thy servant David, our forefather. "Why did the Gentiles rage, And the peoples form futile plans?

Acts 1:20

"For it is written in the Book of Psalms, Let his dwelling-place be desolate; Let no man dwell there, also, Let another take his work.

Holy spirit » Instances of » saul

Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Bearing witness to the spiritual adoption of believers

1 John 5:6

Jesus Christ is he who came by water and blood, not by the water only, but by the water and by the blood. The spirit is he who bears testimony, because the Spirit is the truth.

Holy spirit » Baptism of » Witness of

1 John 5:6

Jesus Christ is he who came by water and blood, not by the water only, but by the water and by the blood. The spirit is he who bears testimony, because the Spirit is the truth.

Holy spirit » What the holy spirit is

1 John 5:6

Jesus Christ is he who came by water and blood, not by the water only, but by the water and by the blood. The spirit is he who bears testimony, because the Spirit is the truth.

John 14:23-26

Jesus replied. "If any loves me he will obey my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. "He that loves me not does not obey words, and yet the words to which you are listening are not mine, but the Father's who sent me. "All this I told you while still with you. read more.
"But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and bring to your remembrance everything that I have told you.

John 15:26-27

"When the Comforter is come whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of Truth who comes forth from the Father, he will bear witness of me; "and you to shall bear witness because you have been with me from the first.

Acts 5:30-32

"We must obey God rather than man. The God of our fathers has raised up Jesus, whom you slew by hanging him on a tree. "Him God has exalted at his right hand as Prince and Saviour, to give Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. "And we are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."

Hebrews 10:15

And the Holy Spirit also gives his testimony, when he said:

Holy spirit » God the father anointing jesus Christ with the holy spirit

Luke 4:14-19

Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and his fame spread throughout all the surrounding country, and he began to teach in their synagogues, and was glorified by all. Then he came to Nazareth where he had been brought up. and, as was his custom, he entered into the synagogue on the Sabbath Day, and stood up to read. read more.
And there was handed him the roll of the prophet Isaiah; and unrolling it he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me Because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, He has sent me to proclaim release to the prisoners, And recovery of sight to the blind; To set at liberty those that are bruised, To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.

Acts 10:37-38

"you know the message spread throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; "how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how he went about everywhere doing good, and curing all who were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.

Holy spirit » The descention of the holy spirit

John 1:32-34

John also bore this testimony, saying. "I saw the Spirit like a dove descend from heaven and rest upon him. And I did not recognize him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, 'The one on whom you see the Spirit descending and resting upon him, is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.' This I have seen, and I am become a witness to the fact that he is the Son of God."

Matthew 3:16-17

Then he consented. And after Jesus was baptized, as soon as he rose out of the water, lo! the heavens opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon him, while a voice from heaven said, "This is my son, the beloved, In whom I delight."

Mark 1:9-11

It was at that time that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan; and as soon as he rose from the water he saw the sky cleft asunder, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him, and a voice from the sky. "Thou art my Son, my beloved; in thee is my delight."

Luke 3:21-22

Now after all the people had been baptized, and Jesus himself had been baptized and was praying, heaven opened, and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form like a dove, descended upon him. and a voice came out of heaven, saying. "Thou art my Son, dearly beloved; in thee is my delight."

Holy spirit » The leadership of » Giveth life

Romans 8:11

But if the Spirit of Him who raised up Jesus from dead is dwelling in you, He who raised up Jesus from the dead is dwelling in you, He who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also make your dying bodily self live by his indwelling Spirit in your lives.

Holy spirit » Guides » Quickens

Romans 8:11

But if the Spirit of Him who raised up Jesus from dead is dwelling in you, He who raised up Jesus from the dead is dwelling in you, He who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also make your dying bodily self live by his indwelling Spirit in your lives.

Holy spirit » As the source of wisdom

Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to

John 7:37-39

Now the last day, that the great day of the feast, Jesus stood up and cried in a loud voice. "If any man thirst let him come to me and drink. From the heart of him who believes in me will flow, as the Scripture said, rivers of living water." Now he said this concerning the Spirit whom those who believed in him should receive. For the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.

Acts 5:30-32

"We must obey God rather than man. The God of our fathers has raised up Jesus, whom you slew by hanging him on a tree. "Him God has exalted at his right hand as Prince and Saviour, to give Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. "And we are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."

Luke 11:9-13

"So I say to you. "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. "For he that asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks the door shall be opened. "What father is there among you who, if his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish will give him instead a serpent? read more.
"Or if he asks for an egg, will offer him a scorpion? "If you give good gifts to your children, how much more shall the Father who is in heaven give the Holy spirit to those that ask him!"

Acts 15:6-8

The apostles and elders met to consider the matter; and after there had been a long discussion, Peter rose and said: "Brothers, you know how a good while ago God made choice among you, that from my lips the Gentiles were to hear the message of the gospel and believe. "And God, who knows the hearts of all, gave this testimony in their behalf, by bestowing upon them the Holy Spirit just as he did upon us;

Holy spirit » As jehovah

Hebrews 3:7-9

Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says. If you hear God's voice today, Continue not to harden your hearts as in the Provocation, On the day of temptation in the wilderness, When your forefathers tried my forbearance And saw my deeds for forty years.

Holy spirit » As sovereign disposer of all things

Holy spirit » As the source of miraculous power

Acts 19:11

God also wrought extraordinary miracles by the hand of Paul;

Romans 15:19

through the might of signs and wonders, in the power of the Holy Spirit. So that beginning at Jerusalem and its environs, I have proclaimed without reserve the gospel of Christ, even as far as Illyricum.

Holy spirit » As raising Christ from the dead

Holy spirit » Regenerating » By the word of God

Holy spirit » The leadership of » Called "spirit of truth"

1 John 4:6

But you are of God. He who is beginning to know God listens to us; he who is not of God does not listen to us. By this we may distinguish the spirit of truth from the spirit of error.

Holy spirit » Regenerating » Spirit of truth

1 John 4:6

But you are of God. He who is beginning to know God listens to us; he who is not of God does not listen to us. By this we may distinguish the spirit of truth from the spirit of error.

Holy spirit » Guides » Spirit of truth

1 John 4:6

But you are of God. He who is beginning to know God listens to us; he who is not of God does not listen to us. By this we may distinguish the spirit of truth from the spirit of error.

Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The ephesian believers

Acts 19:6-7

and after Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began to speak with tongues, and to prophesy. They were in all about twelve men.

Holy spirit » Baptism of » The ephesian believers

Acts 19:6-7

and after Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began to speak with tongues, and to prophesy. They were in all about twelve men.

Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers

Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » Saul's messengers

Holy spirit » Promised » Through waiting upon God

John 7:39

Now he said this concerning the Spirit whom those who believed in him should receive. For the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.

Holy spirit » Promised » Outpouring of, promised

Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of

Holy spirit » Instances of » israelites

Holy spirit » Baptism of » Withdrawal of

Holy spirit » Fruits of » Grieved

Holy spirit » There being one spirit

Ephesians 4:4-6

There is one body and one spirit, even as also you were called in one hope of your calling. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in all.

1 Corinthians 12:3-7

Wherefore I want you to understand that no one who speaks in the Spirit of God says, "Jesus is accursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except in the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; there are various forms of service, and the same Lord; read more.
and varieties of work, and the same God, who works in all. Now to each man has been given his manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

Holy spirit » As jehovah of hosts

Acts 28:25

Unable to agree among themselves, they began to go, but not before Paul had spoken a word to them, saying. "Right well did the Holy Spirit say to your ancestors, through the prophet Isaiah.

Holy spirit » Why the world cannot receive nor know the spirit of God

John 14:9-19

"Have I been so long among you, and yet you, Philip, have you not recognized me? He who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Cause us to see the Father'? "Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father in me? The words that I speak to you I speak not of myself; but the Father, who ever dwells in me, is doing his own work. "Believe me, all of you, that I am in the Father and the Father in me, or else believe me for the very words' sake. read more.
"I tell you solemnly that he who trusts in me shall himself do the works that I am doing; and still greater works than these, because I am going to my Father. "And whatever' you ask in my name I will do; that the Father may be glorified in the Son. "If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. "If you love me, you will obey my commandments, "and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter to be with you forever, the Spirit of Truth. "The world cannot receive him because it does not see him nor know him, but you know him, for he is ever with you and within you. "I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you. "Yet a little while and the world shall see me no more, but you shall see me; because I live, you, too, shall live.

1 Corinthians 2:14-16

The unspiritual man rejects the teachings of God's Spirit; for him it is folly. He cannot understand it, for it is spiritually discerned, But the spiritual man discerns everything, yet is himself discerned by no one. For what man understands the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct Him?

Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit

Romans 8:1-5

Thus there is now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus; for the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and of death. For God has done what the Law could not do, weakened as it was by flesh. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and on account of sin, he condemned sin in the flesh; read more.
in order that the Law might be fulfilled in us who order our lives not after the flesh, but after the spirit. For they who live after the flesh, give their attention to the things of the flesh; But they who live after the spirit, give their attention to spiritual things.

Galatians 5:16-18

This is my meaning. Let your steps be guided by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desire of the flesh is against that of the Spirit, and the desire of the Spirit is against that of the flesh, for they two are antagonistic, so that you may not do those things that you wish. But if you are habitually led by the Spirit you are not under law.

Holy spirit » fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22-24

But the harvest-fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity, gentleness, and self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and appetites.

Ephesians 5:9-10

Lead the life of children of light, for the fruit of the light consists in every kind of goodness and uprightness and truth. Examine carefully what is well pleasing to the Lord,

Holy spirit » Regenerating » Necessary to salvation

Holy spirit » As equal to, and one with the father

Holy spirit » Fruits of » Without defect

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The disciples

Acts 9:17

And so Ananias went and entered into the house, and laying his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to you on your journey, has sent me that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

Acts 10:45

And all the Jewish believers who had accompanied Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the Gentiles also.

Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » saul

Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » saul

Holy spirit » As comforter of the church

Holy spirit » As inspiring scripture

Holy spirit » The leadership of » Obedience to, a mark of sonship

Holy spirit » Regenerating » Essential to spiritual vision

2 Corinthians 3:3

Since all can see that you are a letter of Christ transcribed by men, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone, but on human hearts as tablets.

Holy spirit » Guides » Obedience to, a mark of sonship

Holy spirit » As sanctifying the church

Holy spirit » Promised » Upon young and old

Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Samson

Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » Samson

Holy spirit » As the witness

1 John 5:9

If we accept men's testimony, the testimony of God is greater; for this is the testimony of God, that he has borne testimony concerning his Son.

Hebrews 10:15

And the Holy Spirit also gives his testimony, when he said:

Holy spirit » As jehovah, most high

Holy spirit » As directing where the gospel should be preached

Acts 16:10

So when he had seen the vision, we sought at once to go forth into Macedonia, because we concluded that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Acts 16:6-7

Then they went through Phrygia and Galatia, the Holy Spirit having forbidden them to proclaim the message in Asia. When they got as far as Mysia, they attempted to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit it;

Holy spirit » As omnipotent

Romans 15:19

through the might of signs and wonders, in the power of the Holy Spirit. So that beginning at Jerusalem and its environs, I have proclaimed without reserve the gospel of Christ, even as far as Illyricum.

Holy spirit » As author of the new birth

John 3:5-6

"I tell you solemnly," Jesus answered, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. What is born of the flesh is flesh; and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Holy spirit » The leadership of » Guides into all truth

Acts 8:39

And when they had come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but continued on his way rejoicing.

Holy spirit » Guides » Guides into all truth

Acts 8:39

And when they had come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but continued on his way rejoicing.

Holy spirit » The place where the spirit of the lord is

2 Corinthians 3:14-17

Nay, their minds were made dull; for to this very day, at the public reading of the Old Testament, the same veil rests thereon, because it is not revealed to them that in Christ the veil is taken away. Yes, to this very day, whenever Moses is read, a veil lies on their hearts; but when their heart turns to our Lord the veil is stripped away. read more.
(The Lord means the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord abides there is freedom.)

Holy spirit » Not quenching the spirit

Holy spirit » As appointing and sending ministers

Acts 13:4

So they, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

Holy spirit » Power of » Enables men to speak with authority

Acts 6:8

Meanwhile Stephen, full of grace and power, wrought great wonders and signs among the people.

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Zechariah

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Ezekiel

Holy spirit » Regenerating » A new creation

Holy spirit » Power of » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit

Acts 2:2

there came suddenly from the sky a sound like the onrush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

Holy spirit » As omniscient

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The judges » Samson

Holy spirit » Fruits of » Many varieties of

Galatians 5:22-23

But the harvest-fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity, gentleness, and self-control; against such there is no law.

Holy spirit » What is contrary to the spirit

Galatians 5:16-17

This is my meaning. Let your steps be guided by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desire of the flesh is against that of the Spirit, and the desire of the Spirit is against that of the flesh, for they two are antagonistic, so that you may not do those things that you wish.

Holy spirit » As creator

Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David

Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » David

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » Bezaleel

Holy spirit » Instances of » People of sodom

Holy spirit » Fruits of » Produced in all periods of life

Holy spirit » Being filled with the spirit

Holy spirit » Walking in the spirit

Holy spirit » As omnipresent

Holy spirit » Fruits of » Perennial

Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » The seventy elders

Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » The seventy elders

Holy spirit » The leadership of » Controls the movements of believers

Acts 10:19-20

So the Spirit said to Peter, who was still pondering over the vision. "Three men are now looking for you. Rise, go down and go with them, nothing doubting; for it is I who have sent them."

Holy spirit » Regenerating » Birth of a new spirit

Holy spirit » Power of » Mightier than physical forces

Holy spirit » Guides » Controls the movements of believers

Acts 10:19-20

So the Spirit said to Peter, who was still pondering over the vision. "Three men are now looking for you. Rise, go down and go with them, nothing doubting; for it is I who have sent them."

Holy spirit » Those that have the spirit of God dwelling in them

Romans 8:9-11

But you are not earthly, but spiritual, if indeed the Spirit of God is really dwelling in you. If any one does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. But if Christ is in you, though your bodily self is dead because of sin, your spirit is full of life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised up Jesus from dead is dwelling in you, He who raised up Jesus from the dead is dwelling in you, He who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also make your dying bodily self live by his indwelling Spirit in your lives.

Holy spirit » What occurs when the holy spirit comes upon you

Holy spirit » Those that sow to the spirit

Holy spirit » As joined with the father and the son in the baptismal formula

Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam

Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » balaam

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » King david

Holy spirit » Fruits of » Grown only upon good ground

Matthew 13:8

But some fell on good soil, and bore a crop, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

Holy spirit » Promised » Christ the giver of

Holy spirit » Who does not have the holy spirit

Jude 1:17-19

But as for you, dearly beloved, remember the words spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, how they used to say to you, "In the last times there will be scoffers who will be led only by their godless passions." These are the men, sensual and unspiritual, who cause divisions.

Holy spirit » As convincing of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment

John 16:8-11

And he, when he comes, will convict the world of sins and of righteousness and of judgment; of sin, because they do not believe in me; of righteousness, because I am going to my Father, and you will no longer see me; and of judgement, read more.
because the Prince of this world has been judged.

Holy spirit » As the spirit of glory and of God

Holy spirit » As eternal

Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin

John 16:7-8

"Yet?? am telling you the truth??y going is for your good. For unless I go away the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart I will send him unto you. And he, when he comes, will convict the world of sins and of righteousness and of judgment;

Holy spirit » The comforter » Convicts the world of sin

John 16:7-8

"Yet?? am telling you the truth??y going is for your good. For unless I go away the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart I will send him unto you. And he, when he comes, will convict the world of sins and of righteousness and of judgment;

Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Othniel

Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » Othniel

Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » gideon

Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » gideon

Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Brings to remembrance Christ's words

Holy spirit » The comforter » Brings to remembrance Christ's words

Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Testifies concerning Christ

Holy spirit » The comforter » Testifies concerning Christ

Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Guides into all truth

Holy spirit » The comforter » Guides into all truth

Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Abides forever

Holy spirit » The comforter » Abides forever

Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Cornelius and his company

Acts 10:44

While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the message.

Holy spirit » Baptism of » Cornelius and his company

Acts 10:44

While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the message.

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Simeon

Luke 2:25-26

Now there was in Jerusalem a man whose name was Simeon. He was righteous and devout, and was waiting for the consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him. Now it has been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Holy spirit » Regenerating » Obtained by faith

Holy spirit » Fruits of » The product of heavenly wisdom

Holy spirit » Promised » Bestowed in answer to prayer

Holy spirit » Those that do not have the spirit of Christ

Holy spirit » Those that are born of the spirit

John 3:3-8

"In very truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "that unless a man is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God." "How can a man be born when he is old?" Nicodemus replied; "Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb, and be born?" "I tell you solemnly," Jesus answered, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. read more.
What is born of the flesh is flesh; and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not at my telling you, 'You must all be born again from above.' The wind blows where it wills, and you hear its voice, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with every one who has been born of the Spirit."

Holy spirit » As called God

Acts 5:3-4

"Ananias," said Peter, "why has Satan so filled your heart that you are lying to the Holy Spirit, and keeping back part of the price of the land? "While it remained unsold, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was not the price at your own disposal? How could you conceive this act in your heart? You have not lied unto men, but unto God."

Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians

Acts 8:17

Then the apostles laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Holy spirit » Baptism of » The samaritan Christians

Acts 8:17

Then the apostles laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon

Holy spirit » The leadership of » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders

Holy spirit » The leadership of » Chooses the fields of operation

Acts 16:6

Then they went through Phrygia and Galatia, the Holy Spirit having forbidden them to proclaim the message in Asia.

Holy spirit » Regenerating » Of divine origin

Holy spirit » Baptism of » Simeon

Holy spirit » Power of » Gives men courage to rebuke sin

Holy spirit » Power of » Jesus the supreme example of

Luke 4:14

Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and his fame spread throughout all the surrounding country,

Holy spirit » Promised » Personal cleansing precedes

Holy spirit » Guides » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders

Holy spirit » Guides » Chooses the fields of operation

Acts 16:6

Then they went through Phrygia and Galatia, the Holy Spirit having forbidden them to proclaim the message in Asia.

Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Believers at pentecost

Holy spirit » Baptism of » Believers at pentecost

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The seventy elders

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Azariah

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The judges » Jephthah

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » Joseph

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » Joshua

Holy spirit » Instances of » Antediluvians

Holy spirit » Instances of » Samson

Holy spirit » Promised » Empowers for service

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Elizabeth

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Zacharias

Luke 1:67

And his father, Zachariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying.

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The judges » Othniel

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The judges » gideon

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » balaam

Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Daniel

water of Life » Inward » Holy spirit

John 7:38-39

"If any man thirst let him come to me and drink. From the heart of him who believes in me will flow, as the Scripture said, rivers of living water." Now he said this concerning the Spirit whom those who believed in him should receive. For the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.

Names » Of the holy spirit » Holy spirit

Titles and names of the holy ghost » Holy spirit

Topics on Holy Spirit

Divine Work Of The Holy Spirit

Romans 8:2-11

for the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and of death.

Guidance Of The Holy Spirit

Luke 4:1

Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, came back from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, all the time tempted by the devil.

Inspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Nature Of

Acts 2:16-18

"No, this is what the prophet Joel predicted.

Inspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Purpose Of

Acts 1:16

"Men and brothers, it was necessary for the Scripture to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit uttered beforehand by the lips of David in regard to Judas who acted as guide to those who arrested Jesus.

Laying On Hands For The Holy Spirit

Acts 8:17-19

Then the apostles laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Promises Of The Holy Spirit

Romans 8:2-9

for the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and of death.

The Holy Spirit

John 16:13-14

But when he is come, that Spirit of Truth, he will guide you into the whole truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but all that he hears he will speak, and will make known to you that which is to come.

The Holy Spirit And Praise

John 4:23-24

But an hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. For the Father is seeking such as his worshipers.

The Holy Spirit Described As A Deposit

2 Corinthians 1:21-22

And he who has established me with you in the Anointed One, and has anointed me, is God.

The Holy Spirit Described As A Voice

Hebrews 3:7-11

Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says. If you hear God's voice today,

The Holy Spirit Described As Fire

Acts 2:3-4

There appeared to them tongues, like flame, distributing themselves, one resting upon the head of each one,

The Holy Spirit Described As Water

John 7:37-39

Now the last day, that the great day of the feast, Jesus stood up and cried in a loud voice.

The Holy Spirit Giving Joy

Luke 1:41-45

And when Elizabeth heard her salutation, the babe leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth herself was filled with the Holy Spirit,

The Holy Spirit, And Regeneration

John 3:5-8

"I tell you solemnly," Jesus answered, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

The Holy Spirit, Source Of Wisdom

Acts 6:9-10

But certain men from the so-called "Synagogue of the Freedmen" and certain Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, Cilicians, and men from Roman Asia, started to dispute with Stephen,

The Witness Of The Holy Spirit

1 John 4:2-3

By this you know the Spirit of God; every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is from God;

Witnessing, And Holy Spirit

Acts 5:31-32

"Him God has exalted at his right hand as Prince and Saviour, to give Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins.

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